Infotainment system

BMW has held its “Digital Day” which provides a glimpse at the some of the technologies that the company is working on. One of the most notable things shown off at this year’s event was an all-digital instrument cluster which features a larger display and new graphics. As you can see in the images, the display has a fuel gauge and speedometer on the left as well as a tachometer and coolant gauge on the right. The display also has a large central area which can be used to show navigation data. BMW declined to go into specifics but the instrument cluster will soon find its way into production models as previous spy photos have shown the display in the 7-Series, 8-Series and X7. Besides the digital instrument cluster, BMW showcased the next-generation of their infotainment system. Unimaginatively called BMW Operating System 7.0, the system has a clearer layout and structure as well as more intuitive operation. The system has been designed to meet a “user’s … [Read more...] about BMW Previews Its New Digital Instrument Cluster And Infotainment System

Tweet TweetPorsche is on a full swing with its newly-developed models, the carmaker adding some updates on the recently unveiled Cayenne SUV, 911 facelift, 2017 Macan and the 718 Boxster and Cayman. It involves the fitting of the all-new 7-inch PCM infotainment system that brings about improved functionalities which ease up the driver`s needs while behind the steering wheel. The PCM stands for Porsche Communication Management and comes with a high-resolution touchscreen display with a custom user interface, which is now more intuitive and better interacts with the smartphone`s applications. The PCM systems also comes with multi-touch gesture controls, proximity sensors for user input, and most importantly, it supports 3D graphics for the satellite navigation system, with high-resolution maps. In case you want additional features, then you can also opt for the Connect Plus module, Google Street View, or Google Earth system with WI-FI connectivity. The Connect Plus Module also allows … [Read more...] about Porsche Cayenne Gets the Brand-New PCM Infotainment System

Infiniti is working on a fully overhauled infotainment system starting in 2021 that will feature bigger displays but retain the current dual-touchscreen setup. In the meantime, upgrades including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity will be added to existing systems starting next year, depending on the market. "Next year is going to be the first step of improvement," Infiniti's vice president of product strategy, Francois Bancon, told Australian outlet GoAuto. "And as we move forward with a bigger display, 12.0-inch, 15.0-inch, whatever, of course we are going to improve the accuracy." He also indicated that "only the media" complains about the dual-screen display and that customer feedback has been strong. "The appearance of the system, for example in QX50, which is the same as in Q50, we're not going to change. But we just redesign the whole system behind more capacity, faster reaction time, high-definition display and full connectivity." So the new system will keep the … [Read more...] about Infiniti plans overhaul of infotainment system by 2021

Infiniti will take steps in 2019 to begin overhauling it's infotainment system, starting with the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Australian publication GoAuto reported on Thursday that the Japanese luxury brand promises to deliver a more premium experience with higher-resolution graphics and more features. However, the love-it-or-leave-it dual-screen display will stick around. Infiniti product strategy vice president Francois Bancon told the publication that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will arrive in 2019, but a full redo of its system will arrive in 2021 with next-generation vehicles. He added that future infotainment screens will be either 12- or 15-inches in size and will boast much-improved accuracy. The cosmetics won't change nearly as much, but Infiniti will "redesign the whole system behind more capacity, faster reaction time, high definition display, and full connectivity," Bancon said. Speaking of the dual-screen display, he noted customer feedback is … [Read more...] about Infiniti preparing to update its infotainment system

The Jaguar F-Type is entering the 2019 model year with a host of minor changes. Car and Driver reports the updated model will hit U.S. showrooms in May with prices starting at $61,745. That’s a modest increase of $850 but it will get drivers behind the wheel of the entry-level coupe which has been renamed the P300. Despite sporting a new designation, the model continues to be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 296 hp (220 kW) and 295 lb-ft (399 Nm) of torque. It is paired exclusively to an eight-speed automatic transmission which sends power to the rear wheels. This setup enables the coupe to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds. Next up is the F-Type P340 which starts at $69,845. It features a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 producing 340 hp (253 kW) and 332 lb-ft (449 Nm) of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard but an automatic gearbox is available for an additional $1,300. Moving up the ladder is the F-Type P380 which … [Read more...] about 2019 Jaguar F-Type Gains Larger Infotainment System And Standard Torque Vectoring

The 2019 C-Class that debuted in New York this week continues to be offered with a floating-style touchscreen infotainment system instead of Merc’s newer MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience). While it has the same functions as the MBUX found in the smaller A-Class, it does without the latest system’s dual-screen layout. Speaking to the car’s program manager Christian Fruh, CarAdvice has learned why the company chose this recipe over the MBUX. The reason is that the C-Class’ electrical architecture builds upon the one used on the larger E- and S-Class, not that new one of the A-Class. “When we do the next-generation C-Class, we will see the next-generation of our MBUX”, said Fruh. “But for now, the system in the facelifted C-Class has all the same functions, it’s just that the interface is different.” In addition to the 7- or 10.25-inch infotainment system display, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument … [Read more...] about This Is Why The 2019 C-Class Misses Out On The MBUX Infotainment System

MBUX platform revealed at CES, or more mainstream vehicles like Hondas (with their frustrating, knobless Display Audio interface), getting the kind of content and ease of use in the car that we're used to having on other connected devices is far too complex and sometimes costly.While Apple and Google have tried to ride to the rescue with CarPlay and Android Auto, respectively, they're limited solutions. No automaker or tech supplier has been able to deliver an easy, economical, flexible and non-distracting infotainment solution. But Bosch could be closing in on this elusive goal, given the digital cockpit concept demo I recently received at CES.Displayed in a Cadillac Escalade, the concept featured five interconnected color screens: one in the instrument cluster, two in the center console, and two more in the front-seat headrest for second-row passengers. The digital cockpit concept demo had cool features such as haptic-feedback touch-screen controls that created an edge-like feeling … [Read more...] about Bosch builds an infotainment system that just might not suck

► Mimics a baby 2018 CLS ► Coming later this year ► New infotainment system unveiled at CES The new Mercedes A-class is just around the corner, and that means we’re slowly learning more about the next compact hatch. So far Mercedes has shown the interior of the car, and we’ve seen a rather camouflaged exterior in winter testing, too. But now the infotainment system for the A-Class has been revealed, and it looks rather good. Mercedes gave a comprehensive look at its next infotainment system at this year’s CES show in Las Vegas, and revealed it’ll be included in the new 2018 A-class. The new infotainment system is called MBUX, and seems to be heavily focused on touch-sensitive operation. The A-class will therefore have a touchscreen, a touchpad on the centre console, and there’ll also be touch-control buttons on the steering wheel, too. According to Mercedes, this should help with less driver distraction. Mercedes promises the new … [Read more...] about New Mercedes 2018 A-class: Infotainment system revealed at CES

Garmin is showing off a new infotainment system at CES with features aimed to make both drivers’ and passengers’ lives simpler and more connected. The prototype (shown above) is in a Volvo, but the company is expected to make it available across the auto industry.Called a scalable infotainment platform, the new system operates using an Intel Atom quad-core X7 or Intel Atom dual-core X5 processor, which were launched in 2015 and have up to 2 MB of cache. So the tech inside the tech isn’t all new, but the features are.Those familiar with Volvo’s new wave of luxury interiors will notice something different in the photo and video demonstration accompanying this post: two extra knobs. These are pieces of Garmin’s infotainment system, previously seen in concepts under the name Lenexa. They provide physical rotary-knob functionality with integrated customizable screens at the center of each. They can also be used as controllers that click up and … [Read more...] about Garmin’s New Infotainment System Can Help Navigate around Poor Weather, Not Just Traffic

When you think of the Consumer Electronics Show, you may picture wild concept cars whose technologies we won’t see for quite some time. But Mercedes is showing off a new infotainment system that leverages artificial intelligence and augmented reality, and it should enter production this year.The infotainment system will make its way into the entire compact car generation from Mercedes, including the new A-Class that arrives this spring. Mercedes previewed the A-Class interior late last year, but now the company is giving us more details on what to expect when the new system rolls out. It may be an entry-level model, but that doesn’t mean Mercedes scrimped on technology for the A-Class. Like other new Mercedes, it features a wide screen as well as touch control buttons on the steering wheel. For the first time, the main screen can be operated by touch instead of just a touchpad on the center console. The A-Class features a newly redesigned touchpad, but … [Read more...] about Mercedes Details New Infotainment System for Small Cars